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Fuchsia Plant in the Garden

Fuchsia

Planting Fuchsia in the right spot is important for a happy plant.  Fuchsia plants like mostly shade with a little sun.   Morning sun or late afternoon sun is preferred.  Try to avoid planting them in the sun in the hottest part of the day, they prefer shade during that time. 

Plant your Fuchsia in soil with good drainage.  If your planting your Fuchsia plants in containers, be sure that the containers have enough drainage holes for good drainage. 

Spider mites and white flies tend to be attracted to Fuchsia.  Spray with an organic, eco-friendly insecticide if needed.   

Deadhead each bloom when they shrivel.

They attract hummingbirds.  
 
You can also bring your Fuchsia inside for the winter before the first frost.  Replant outside the following spring.  

I took this picture of Fuchsia in my garden.  
    

Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Salad

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad 

Summer is my favorite time to make this salad.  Going out to the garden and picking tomatoes and fresh basil for this recipe tastes out of this world.  So simple, yet so delicious!!  It can be made anytime of the year with store bought items too. 

You will need 1 package of fresh mozzarella cheese. One tomato.  Approximately 6 - 12 basil leaves (to your preference).  Pepper, olive oil and possibly a dash of salt. 

Slice the mozzarella.

Slice or dice the tomato and put on top of the mozzarella cheese.  Drizzle lightly with olive oil.  Pepper according to your taste.  I have found that during the summer with the fresh tomatoes that I usually do not need to use salt.  When I don't have fresh garden tomatoes, I have found that I need to lightly salt the tomatoes.  Salt could always be used on the side for everyone to salt themselves to their preference.

 Chop the fresh basil.  Sprinkle on top of the cheese and tomatoes. Again, you can use the amount of basil that suits you.  When I have a garden tomato, I use an average amount of fresh basil.  If I am using a store bought tomato, I use a lot more basil. 

 Now for the best part!!  Eat !!

Blend it Up

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Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

1 large ripe mango

1 can 16 oz. diced tomatoes - well drained 

1 small onion - diced very small

2 tsp fresh basil - chopped

1 tsp garlic - finely chopped 

1/2 tsp jalapeno or chili

optional: salt and pepper to taste

Peel mango, remove seed and dice. 

Mix with all of the listed ingredients. 

Serves with tortilla chips. 

Curry Roasted Cauliflower

Curry Roasted Cauliflower

 

Curry Roasted Cauliflower Recipe: 

1 Cauliflower head

2 Tbsp oil (I use Canola or Olive oil)

2 tsp curry paste

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less if preferred) 

optional: fresh parsley

 

Preheat the oven to 450F. 

 

Wash and cut the cauliflower into pieces.

 

 

In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients except the cauliflower.

Put the cauliflower into a large bowl.  Pour the curry mixture over the cauliflower and toss together until the cauliflower is coated. 

Lightly spray a baking sheet.  Pour the cauliflower on to the baking sheet. Put it in the oven.  Toss the cauliflower every 10 minutes until done.

The total baking time is 20-30 minutes depending on how roasted you like your cauliflower.

 

Remove from the oven.  Put it in a serving bowl or on a serving plate and top with fresh chopped parsley.

  

Enjoy!